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    Pho Ga Hai Van

    4.3 (675 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Open 8:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PHO GA HAI VAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Veggies
    Andrew D.

    Nice Pho Ga establishment in the heart of Garden Grove! This family style restaurant has a lot to offer, serving a variety of staple Vietnamese dishes. As per the name, their specialty is Pho Ga, which is rice noodle soup with chicken. We were seated and served relatively quickly. We ordered Pho Ga Dac Biet (Rice Noodles with Chicken, Dac Biet). The broth was nostalgic, warming, and flavorful. The chicken and veggies were pretty standard. Overall, we thought this restaurant served great food but the price was rather steep for its relatively small portion size. Would recommend to those in the area looking for solid Pho Ga!

    Thai Tea (TikTok: @justandyvu)
    Andy V.

    1. The pho had good broth and chicken! I love that I can have the chicken cooked an on the side! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior is cozy! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! They have a robot server! 4. The spot only has indoor seatings! There are a lot of tables! 5. Lot has a lot of parking! Nearby parking can get crowded depending on time and day! Note: There is a restroom available for customers! Photo: Pho Ga Combo and Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    Robert L.

    Food*****// love their food selection covers all different types of taste Service****// staff are friendly and welcoming, they usually can introduce dishes pretty well Ambiance****// family friendly and good for big groups as well

    Mien Ga with ovaries
    Arielle T.

    Tasty and homestyle cooking! The menu is simple yet diverse to accommodate any type of cravings. I visited late at night and was able to get seated right away. From egg rolls to glass noodle pho and beef pho, their menu had everything we were looking forward to eat. Food service was also very quick. Thank you so much to the staff and robot server who made our dining experience delish!! Come visit open til midnight.

    Short rib pho & chicken pho
    Olive D.

    Food is good and authentic just the right size serving. We ordered Pho rare steak and crispy fired chicken with crispy skin my son loved it. We got seated fast on a Saturday night dinner. Fast service. Music is nice instrumental medley a good family style restaurant where you can savor delicious meals and good vibes.

    Lyn P.

    Came into town for New Years wanted to try this place with my daughter since we were close to this place. Good here is very good. We ordered pho chicken combo( pho ga đặc biệt) ít was very good the noodle and broth in a bowl and the chicken was on the side with a separate small bowl of fish sauce and ginger to dip the chicken. Service was good didn't have a wait at all. Theres alittle robot brings out a tray with your entree instead of a real person. Thought it was cool about it. I haven't been to any restaurant that has this before. Ambience here , it was close to corner , was easy to find, inside is alittle small but food here is good.

    Menu 2026
    John T.

    Had the mien ga (glass noodle chicken soup) Serving size of meats 3/5 Broth taste 5/5 for chicken soup! Condiment station - stocked and has fresh ground pepper corns which are grinded by the electronic device. Neat seeing the robot coming out with the goods. Wouldn't recommend their beef pho as the broth was a bit lacking.

    Menu 3/2026
    Cat B.

    Had a late lunch with a friend here. We both ordered a bo lo luc dish one with rice and one with noodles. My friend's meat was cooked as asked. My meat was not cooked as asked and that ruined my meal. Service was good our waters were refilled throughout our meal. The restaurant uses a robot to deliver your meal to your table.

    Barb B.

    Second time here. I can't get enough of this place. The flavor is good. Clean broth. GREAT family restaurant and the best part is it's open late!!! Stopped by on a rainy day. It's like mamas home cooking.

    A bug.

    There was a bug in my food and they offered no discount. Offered a new bowl, but I felt queasy.

    Pho ga
    Tiffany C.

    This is a hole in the wall family owned chicken pho spot that most locals go to for no frills chicken pho. The waiter takes your order, and it comes out via the robot cat thing. Most people here order the chicken pho or a rice dish. Pho was standard for chicken pho, soup was so clean and nurturing. They provide a generous serving of flat rice noodles. However, I thought the chicken was a little skimping on the side. They could provide more pieces for the price. Chicken was tender and flavorful

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    Terry P.

    Of the best!!! When you walk in, you are instantly greeted and welcomed to come in and pick any seat available. Menus are already on the tables. I took a quick look, and told the server I was ready. I ordered a chicken pho and a Hainan style rice dish. The server recommended I try the chicken innards plate to along with the pho, so I said sure! Everything was delicious! Everything was fresh. The chicken is cooked perfectly. The sauce for the Hainan was delicious too! It was not salty nor overpowering in any way. The pho broth was amazing, very refreshing and not too salty. I would definitely come back here again. Come and try it!

    chicken pho white meat
    Amanda L.

    Came here on a Friday night at 7pm and there was no wait so we got seated right away. Ordered the chicken pho with white meat, and the soup is tastes super homey and clean. This place def hits the spot if you want a comforting meal!

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    One of the best pho spots for pho ga and it's also open late! Good quality stuff here

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    Great food. Their chicken is fresh and delicious. Mien ga and pho ga kho are amazing. Huge portions. Great experience!!!

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    Ask the Community - Pho Ga Hai Van

    Do they use MSG?

    Probably

    Are you open on Christmas Day?

    Yes

    Do they do gift cards?

    I don't think so

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    Jong Ro Shul Lung Tang - #3 Pork Back  Bone Soup

    Jong Ro Shul Lung Tang

    4.1(525 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Came here craving a comforting bowl of galbi tang, and this place absolutely hit that spot! Even…read morethough I think they're mainly known for their pork broth soups, we went with the classic beef short rib soup, and we left very satisfied! The short ribs were huge and incredibly tender. I barely had to touch them before the meat was basically falling off the bone. The broth had a deep, comforting flavor without being overly salty (which is a blessing to enjoy the flavor). We also ordered the pork cutlet on the side, and honestly, the portion was massive for like a quick lunch. Crispy, filling, and definitely enough to take leftovers home! The banchan was simple but solid too, especially the big slices of cucumber and daikon, along with pieces of pancake on the side. The atmosphere is very down-to-earth with Korean signage and an artsy wall, no fancy décor or over-the-top presentation. Service is straightforward and efficient. You're not here to be pampered. You're here for hot, delicious comfort food done right.

    Drove all the way from New Port to Garden Grove to eat here. Actually, flew from Colorado to OC…read more Early Sunday morning, only one server but had 3 tables already occupied. Must be good. Ambiance? Just mom and pop restaurant fell. Service was good. We got the Dried Pollack Soup (북어국) and Dumpling & Rice Cake Soup (떡만두국). Pollock soup was hearty, clean tasting and exceeded the expectation. Dumpling soup was very rich and filled with lot of dumplings. Side dishes were delicious too. We were so full, we didn't even bother ordering anything else. Will definitely come back to this location.

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    SUP Noodle Bar - Irvine - Beef Belly Dry Noodles & Wagyu Carpaccio

    SUP Noodle Bar - Irvine

    4.3(3.3k reviews)
    11.3 mi
    $$

    I walked into SUP Noodle Bar not entirely sure what to expect from a Vietnamese-Peruvian fusion…read morespot, but I am so glad I checked it out! To get a taste of both worlds, I ordered the popular shrimp and sausage garlic noodles and the rib bone pho. The shrimp and sausage garlic noodles were garlicky greatness. It came with a side of aji sauce, but the noodles were already so loaded with flavor on their own that I didn't even think they needed it! As for the rib bone pho, it absolutely lived up to the menu description. The meat came clean off the bone. Usually, rib bone pho can skew a bit too heavy and fatty, but this broth was incredibly balanced. I actually found myself enjoying the natural flavor without immediately reaching for the hoisin sauce. Plus, a major bonus: they offer unlimited noodle refills! Service was fast, super friendly, and they checked in on us often.

    Really solid spot for vietnamese food! The couple of times I've been here, I've had the brisket…read morepho. The meat is tender, and the noodles are cooked to a nice al dente such that throughout the course of the eating experience, it does soften a bit to a perfect texture in the hot broth. Speaking of the broth, it is clean, light, yet so flavorful. It needs no sriracha sauce or hoisin sauce. I've also tried the pho shaken style, which added even more depth and flavor to the broth. The charred vegetables and the oil that it's cooked in adds even more complexity to the broth. Naturally, it does make the broth a little heavier, but that's not a bad thing and it's definitely worth trying at least once. The truffle fries are also great. It comes with ketchup, a green sauce, and an orange sauce. All of these sauces are great, but the orange sauce is really special to me, probably my favorite out of the three sauces. I'm excited to come back and try their other dishes, like the various garlic noodle dishes they have. Service is good and the ambiance has a nice, clean, modern look and feel to it.

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    Our Beef Belly Pho Lunch Special is back! Valid for dine-in only from 10AM to 4PM.

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    Mai Phat Noodle House

    Mai Phat Noodle House

    4.5(857 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Eco-friendly

    Small hidden gem with a "hole in the wall" vibe in the Asian Village right across from Asian Garden…read moreMall - may God be with you finding parking on a weekend My dad suggested this place for lunch one day a few months ago and I came in with high expectations as his recommendation for Vietnamese food is essentially a seal of quality. Mai Phat still exceeded them! It has since become our go-to lunch spot, as well as a local favorite for my wife's family. They specialize in egg noodles - served either dry (with broth and main protein on the side) or wet like a conventional soup bowl. My personal go-to is the dry mì sủi cảo - egg noodles with sliced / ground pork, huge wonton dumplings, a shrimp cracker, and broth on the side. The wontons come in a super rich and delicious sauce that I actually got scolded for pouring over my noodles lol. The light and clear broth is very refreshing and well-seasoned. Excellent mix of perfectly balanced flavors from every component. Add chili crisp for extra oomph. My wife loves the mì gà quay - fried chicken leg & thigh with the signature egg noodles. This is honestly one of the most perfectly seasoned and cooked fried chicken I've ever had, and I've had a LOT of fried chicken. Service was prompt, friendly, and attentive Highly recommend Mai Phat for hearty, expertly crafted, and relatively guilt free Vietnamese comfort food

    If you're looking for a dish that hits every craving at once, let me introduce you to Mi Vit Quay…read more(Kho): egg noodles tossed in a sweet and savory sauce, comforting broth, and crispy, fatty, perfectly tender duck. 10/10, I'd come back just for this dish alone! The experience doesn't stop at the food either. The server was super friendly, happy to give recommendations, and made everything feel easy and welcoming. Add in the fun decor and relaxed vibe, and it's the kind of spot you can bring anyone - family, friends, or just yourself when you want something tasty and satisfying!

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    Grandpa's Kitchen - Grill Bar 168 - Bo ne

    Grandpa's Kitchen - Grill Bar 168

    4.0(980 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    I've been wanting to try this restaurant but they're very busy on a weekend so I popped in on a…read moreweekday and loved it! The restaurant was not busy at all, nice and quiet, great service of course since it wasn't busy. I ordered grandma's dry egg noodles and they have one of the best dry noodles I've ever had since moving to OC. They put the perfect amount of sauce, some places don't have enough sauce for the noodles. Also had plenty of protein. I added an order of wonton's which is an additional charge but well worth it. The broth on the side is so refreshing! What I love most is that this restaurant is still very affordable, $10.99 for a bowl of dry noodles is amazing. Definitely a returning customer!

    I came in for the Sweet Corn Milk BOGO & the cashier already told me they ran out, I asked further…read more& he said an hour ago. So I decided to try an OC entree for $9.99. I picked the Sò Lông Nướng Mỡ Hành & it was really good. But then I felt something hard when I was chewing & I think I chipped part of my tooth - I'm going to go home & have my boyfriend check it for me & I'll attach the photo of my chipped tooth. Anyway, I have a crown cap so I wasn't super alarmed, but still a bit shook. I still finished my food but I politely tried to let one of the cashiers know. I showed him & everything & he was apologetic & asked what they could do to fix the situation. So I asked for a refund. And the other cashier said in Vietnamese something about me, like "Con nhỏ này" & I thought maybe he's talking about something else-but then when he gave me the receipt of my refund, he said "and I don't want you to be a customer here anymore." I was very appalled and I stood there wondering if he really just said that to me after I had an experience. I asked him why he didn't want me to be a customer anymore. And he turns to a customer to ring them out, ignoring me. So I waited til he was done with that transaction & repeated my question. He flat out said "because you're annoying." WOW. That's just so rude. And unfortunate bc I thought the food was really good & wanted to come back for the clam & the sweet corn milk. So I definitely wouldn't want to be a customer anyways with that kind of attitude towards a customer. Btw they give you plastic utensils here even for dining in which is a con.

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    ZZ Hotpot House - Mala Sichuan Pot

    ZZ Hotpot House

    4.3(674 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Kid friendly

    Really great individual hot pot deal for weekday lunch. It's $14.99 for the pot and a kumquat drink…read moreso it's such a good deal, especially in comparison to Boiling Point which the prices for have gone up recently and there's always a long line there. I also love the unique flavor options here! I really enjoyed the Mongolian lamb pot, the flavor of the broth was good and the lamb wasn't too gamey. The Thai style one was like a tom yum soup base. Both pots came with endless amounts of toppings and a choice of vermicelli or rice. I love individual hot pot because you can try a little bit of a lot of different things. Service was fast and efficient and the interior is spacious and clean. I'll definitely be back when I get my next hot pot craving!

    Two strikes so I've got to write. :(…read more First incident: I had a good experience the first time I came here so I brought my husband and my sister back. Hubby ordered the salmon rice. The picture on the menu shows a piece of grilled salmon but what they brought out was totally different. Thank god, it was good anyway. Sister and I trying to order the same hot pot I ordered before and owner told us no, we cannot swap the pork belly out on the Thai hotpot. Told him I was able to do that before. He said "I'm not sure who let you do that but no, we do not allow that." I told him "you did, you let me swap the pork belly for the lean beef the previous time. I still have a picture of it on Yelp". Anyhow, he insisted No. We went ahead and ordered two beef hotpot's and the broth was salty. We had to pour some water in the hotpot to soften up the saltiness. Second incident: I came here on Thursday evening. Walked in that door at 9:10 pm and the server quickly told me: "No, we already had our last call!" Say what? the sign on the door says open til 10:00 pm and it is only 9:10 pm? If you don't want to serve late, then change your hours listed on the door and close those doors at 9:00 pm instead. Not good!!!

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